10 Ways To Get Rid of Roaches in 2 Hours

Before you reach for harsh chemicals or call pest control, here are 10 smart and surprisingly simple ways to kick roaches out of your home.

1. Boric Acid & Sugar Trap

Mix boric acid + sugar in equal parts and sprinkle it near sinks, drains, and cabinets. The sugar lures them in — the boric acid wipes them out.

Chop onions and mix with baking soda. Roaches eat it and explode from the inside (yep, it’s that brutal and satisfying).

Roaches flatten their bodies to slide through the tiniest gaps. Use caulk or silicone to seal cracks in walls, floors, and under sinks.

Spread peanut butter inside a jar and place a little oil on the rim. Roaches crawl in — but can’t crawl out. Instant prison.

Roaches hate the smell of bay leaves and fresh cucumber. Place them in corners, under the fridge, or near trash bins.